Dare to Align™

Episode 07 - How Tania turned her Purpose into Alignment

What happens when someone decides to stay not for recognition, not for ambition but to give back to the very place that once gave them hope? In this episode 07, I sit down with Tania Estrada, Executive Director of The Women’s Building in San Francisco. Her story is one of quiet power and deep purpose. As an immigrant who once relied on the services of The Women’s Building, Tania served not to climb a ladder, but to lift others up. Where many take the support they receive and move on, Tania stayed. She believed in paying it forward. Her journey is a powerful reminder that true alignment often begins when we return to the spaces that once held us and choose to serve from there. ✨ Tune in to hear how service, purpose, and staying the course can lead to meaningful transformation and impact. 📍 Connect with us: 📍 Connect with The Women’s Building 🌐 Website: ⁠https://womensbuilding.org/⁠ 📥 Donate: ⁠https://womensbuilding.networkforgood.com/projects/83309-make-a-difference-with-twb⁠ 🔗 LinkedIn: @thewomensbuilding 📸 Instagram: @thewomensbuilding 🐦 Twitter/X: @thewomensbldgSF 📘 Facebook: @WomensBuilding 📬 Connect with Host Shilaie S. Gipaya: 🌐 Website: https://www.shilaiegipaya.com 🎤 Book Me to Speak: https://www.shilaiegipaya.com/speaking #DareToAlign #WomensBuilding #TaniaEstrada #PodcastInterview #WomenInLeadership #PurposeDriven #LatinaLeadership #BayAreaWomen #GiveBack #AlignedLiving

Episode 06 - How Knowing Your Personality Determines Your Success

Do you ever wonder why working harder doesn’t guarantee you a breakthrough? In Episode 6, “How Knowing Your Personality Determines Your Success,” I explore why **your natural wiring** is the most important yet overlooked factor in career fulfillment and performance. When you try to force yourself into the wrong roles, no amount of effort can bridge the gap. 🎯 Inside this episode, you'll learn: – What makes personality more powerful than strategy – How to spot when you're misaligned – A simple, 5‑minute exercise to start aligning today If you're an ambitious person but feeling stuck despite doing “all the right things,” this episode meets you where you are and gives you a fresh perspective to thrive from. **Resources & Connect:** Be Part of the Dare to Align™ Movement https://www.shilaiegipaya.com/dare-to-align **Intro & Outro music by:** Icelandic Arpeggios - DivKid

Episode 05 - Daring to Keep Going: How Myel Thelen Dared to make an Impact

In this raw and deeply moving episode 05, I sit down with Myel Thelen, a purpose-driven community leader who did something most people never dare to do—she ran for local office. And she lost. Publicly. But it was in that loss that Myel discovered something far more powerful than a political win: she found herself.Myel shares how facing that loss—not just the campaign results, but the public visibility of it—gave her a strength she didn’t know she had. She had to keep showing up. She had to face the winner at work. She had to keep going. And that moment, she says, prepared her for something even more personal. This conversation goes beyond career and politics. It’s about what it means to live in alignment—even when things don’t go the way you hoped. It’s about daring to show up, daring to be seen, and daring to keep going, even when life gets difficult. In this episode, we explore :✅ The emotional truth of public loss—and how Myle faced it with grace ✅ How alignment doesn’t mean avoiding pain—it means growing through it ✅ The connection between courage, calling, and community impact ✅ Why losing a campaign prepared her for the hardest season of her personal life ✅ How staying true to yourself is the most radical success of all Whether you’re navigating your own transition, facing disappointment, or searching for clarity, this episode will remind you: you don’t have to win in order to be aligned—you just have to be willing and dare to keep going. And if you’re in a season of transition, or simply wondering if you’re on the right path, this episode is your reminder: alignment isn’t just for dreamers—it’s for those who dare to keep going in order to align. 🎁 Resources & Mentions Connect with our Special Guest, Myel Thielen Website: https://www.cawomenlead.org Join Myel Thielen's Women’s Community – California Women Lead Get $25 off your membership when you join by December 31, 2025 Use discount code: Success ***Note: This episode was originally recorded under the show title The Align Success Show. Since the time of this recording, the podcast has been renamed to Dare to Align™ to better reflect our core mission and avoid potential naming conflicts. All content, trademarks, and brand direction now fall under Dare to Align™. We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to grow with integrity and intention. ✨ LET's CONNECT - Dare to Align™ 💻 Website: https://www.shilaiegipaya.com/ 📧 Contact: shilaie.gipaya@gmail.com #daretoalign #careerrealignment #womenssuccessjourney #burnoutrecovery #alignmentoverhustle

Episode 04 - My Signature Framework Revealed

Feeling stuck in your career or business—even after all the courses, strategies, and effort? Nothing is wrong with you. You’re likely just misaligned. In this episode 4, I introduce you to my signature 3-part framework:The Triple Threat to Alignment™—a transformational method to help professionals, entrepreneurs, and job seekers discover the kind of work they were meant to thrive in. You’ll learn: • Why traditional career advice often leads to burnout • How to align your natural strengths, passions, and personality for lasting success • The real reason hard work alone isn’t enough to succeed in business or lifeIf you’ve ever wondered why nothing seems to click—this is the answer. This is for anyone looking for career clarity, business direction, or personal breakthrough. 💌 Connect with Me Website: www.shilaiegipaya.com Email: shilaie.gipaya@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilaie Youtube: https://youtube.com/@UCmFm2Sw5WfFdfENFyaswOdQ

Episode 03 - How Davina Found Her Alignment

Welcome Back to Dare to Align Episode 03! Note: This episode was originally recorded under the show title The Align Success Show. Since the time of this recording, the podcast has been renamed to Dare to Align to better reflect our core mission and avoid potential naming conflicts. All content, trademarks, and brand direction now fall under Dare to Align™. We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to grow with integrity and intention. In this special guest episode 03, I sit down with Davina Ware—career transition coach and marketing strategist—as she shares the bold truth behind walking away from a path that looked successful on paper but didn’t feel right in her soul. We talk about: Why success stopped feeling like success The moment she realized she was forcing a path that no longer fit. How she redefined her goals to align with who she truly is This episode isn’t just about career change—it’s about life realignment. It’s a conversation for anyone who’s silently asking, “Is this all there is?” or “Why doesn’t this feel as good as I thought it would?” If you’ve ever felt like the life you built doesn’t quite fit anymore, this episode will give you the clarity—and courage—you’ve been waiting for. To connect with Davina Ware: Website ➡️ https://www.upwardlypavedpath.com Linkedin ➡️ http://linkedin.com/in/davinaware ✨ LET's CONNECT - Dare to Align™💻 Website: https://www.shilaiegipaya.com/📧 Contact: shilaie.gipaya@gmail.com ***Note: This episode was originally recorded under the show title The Align Success Show. Since the time of this recording, the podcast has been renamed to Dare to Align™ to better reflect our core mission and avoid potential naming conflicts. All content, trademarks, and brand direction now fall under Dare to Align™. We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to grow with integrity and intention.